Tips lead Corpus Christi police to stolen van, suspect

Corpus Christi police were looking for this man who they believe stole a van (far right) from a service center.

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CORPUS CHRISTI - On Tuesday, Corpus Christi police posted photos of a man who was accused of stealing a van.

The man was arrested Wednesday night after police received a tip from Crime Stoppers, police said.

On May 18, police said a 66-year-old man took his green 1998 Dodge Caravan to have the oil changed in the 4100 block of South Staples Street about 10 a.m. and left the keys in the ignition while in the service line.

A 48-year-old man then got into the van and drove away, police said.

Police received a tip through Crime Stoppers and arrested the man in the 2000 block of Horne Road.

They also found the stolen van nearby, police said.

Juan Carlos Rodriguez was arrested and charged with unauthorized use of a motor vehicle, a felony police said.